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Mirror With Decoration of Flying Birds and Fishnets

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Circular object with a dark brown and black patina, likely made of metal. The object has a raised edge around its circumference. In the center, a small hole is surrounded by a series of concentric circles and lines. An etched design features two birds flying above wavy lines, likely representing water, and a net-like pattern below the wavy lines. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The circular object titled "Mirror With Decoration of Flying Birds and Fishnets".

Artwork details

Date:
12th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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